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Easing Internet access of health information for elderly users

Laurence L. Alpay

Clinical Informatics, Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) H1-Q, Postbus 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands, L.L.Alpay{at}lumc.nl

Pieter J. Toussaint

Clinical Informatics, Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) H1-Q, Postbus 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands, P.J.Toussaint{at}lumc.nl

Nicole P. M. Ezendam

Clinical Informatics, Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) H1-Q, Postbus 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands, N.P.M{at}Ezendam@lumc.nl

Ton A. J. M. Rövekamp

Medical Informatics, TNO Prevention and Health, Department of Technology in Healthcare, Postbus 2215, 2301 CE Leiden, The Netherlands, ajm.rovekamp{at}pg.tno.nl

Wilco C. Graafmans

Education and Training, TNO Prevention and Health, Postbus 2215, 2301 CE Leiden, The Netherlands, WC.Graafmans{at}pg.tno.nl

Rudi G. J. Westendorp

Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) H1-Q, Postbus 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands, R.G.J.Westendorp{at}lumc.nl

Elderly users are increasingly becoming active consumers of Internet technologies. Developing websites dedicated to this user group presents several design issues (such as that of ‘design for all’, participatory design, patient empowerment and cognitive usability assessment methods). SeniorGezond is a health information resource currently under development. It aims to support elderly users in their search and access of appropriate information in the area of fall incidences. The current development of SeniorGezond provides a useful illustration on how design issues can be addressed and applied in a practical setting.

Key Words: elderly users • health information • Internet • website design

Health Informatics Journal, Vol. 10, No. 3, 185-194 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/1460458204045416
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